New Beginnings (2nd edition): revised and now even better! New Beginnings (2nd edition): revised and now even better! Features include: six new stories for a total of 20 by top southern African writers; wide range of styles, including the satirical, the lyrical, and the humorous; short, punchy stories with pace and freshness to grab students' attention; introductory notes on stories and writers to develop an understanding of genre and context; an introduction showing clear links to the new curriculum, and explaining how the anthology fulfils the requirements for literature; and more activities to use in class or as homework practice.